The Operations Technician (AP) is responsible for field maintenance, pre-flight and post-flight checks, troubleshooting, and inventory management of deployed drones. The role involves coordinating with flight operations and providing feedback to manufacturing. The technician will travel between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka deployment sites as needed.

Responsibilities

Field Maintenance — Carry out scheduled and on-demand maintenance on deployed aircraft — battery checks, motor checks, propeller changes, sensor calibration, harness inspection
Pre-Flight & Post-Flight Checks — Run proper checks before every mission; debrief and log findings after the flight; flag anything that needs deeper repair
Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes — Find and fix mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues in the field; do repairs within scope; escalate when needed
Spares & Inventory — Manage spares, consumables, and tools at the deployment site; raise requests to HQ before stock runs out
Coordination with Flight Ops — Work with Pilots, Dispatchers, and the Flight Ops Admin to keep missions on schedule; clearly share the aircraft's status
Feedback to Manufacturing — Be the eyes and ears of the production team in the field; report repeat failures so they can be fixed at the source
Mobility — Travel between AP and Karnataka deployment sites as needed

Requirements

2-3 years of hands-on experience in the UAV / drone industry — assembly, MRO, field ops, or service
Good hand skills and comfort with small-part repair, soldering, crimping, and fastener work
Comfortable working outdoors in field conditions — heat, dust, long days
Willingness to be deployed in AP or Karnataka as per the role
For AP-deployed roles: Native or fluent Telugu speaker, preferably from Guntur, Vijayawada, or nearby districts
For Bangalore-deployed role: Based in or open to relocating to Bangalore; Kannada speaking ability is a strong plus

Nice to have

ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related trade
DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (any class)
Exposure to BVLOS or autonomous mission operations
Comfort with telemetry data, ground control software, and basic log review

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered
Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute
Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it